Educators
We’re here to support you in serving your students with valuable forestry resources for your classroom or curriculum. ForestryWorks® offers industry-recognized high school curriculums, alongside a range of tools and resources for all ages. Explore more below.
Industry-recognized Certificate Programs
The ForestryWorks® Credentialing Programs were developed to prepare workers for employment in the forest industry. Employment opportunities vary and include jobs in logging, forest management, timber procurement, sawmills, plywood mills, pulp and paper mills and other roles that support forestry and forest products manufacturing. These programs provide teachers and students with a curriculum, learning resources, and online testing options. Learn more about each program below.
How to Offer to Students
For an educator to offer a credential to their students, the educator must attend one of our ForestryWorks® Credential Training Workshops. Educators must re-certify every 5 years for their certification to remain valid. Click here to express interest or request training.
FOREST WORKER
The Forest Worker Credentialing Program was implemented in high schools in 2016, with over 8,000 students earning their certification to date. Each of the 10 modules have been researched and developed by the ForestryWorks® team and approved by industry partners. Students can earn this industry-recognized credential and confidently begin their career journey within the forestry & forest products manufacturing industries.
Participating states: Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee
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SAWMILL WORKER
The Sawmill Worker Credentialing Program is piloting in Spring 2025. Each of the 10 modules have been researched and developed by the ForestryWorks® team and approved by industry partners. Students are able to earn this industry-recognized credential and begin work in entry-level positions within the sawmill or determine their next step toward a meaningful career with post-secondary education.
Participating states: Alabama (pilot)
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LOGGING WORKER
The Logging Worker Credentialing Program will be available to students in early 2025. Each of the 10 modules have been researched and developed by the ForestryWorks® team and approved by industry partners. Students are able to earn this industry-recognized credential and begin work in entry-level positions within the logging sector.
Participating states: Coming Soon
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Additional Educational Resources
Supplemental videos, activities, and more, geared for students of all ages.